Roads are one of the predominant things in our daily life. You might not understand the effect of a well-maintained road. That is, until you realize the aggravation of trying to drive on a bumpy street. Lack of street maintenance, has caused problems with home owners and Home Owner Associations (HOA) after these roads have
With most asphalt maintenance techniques requiring ambient temperatures over 55 degrees Fahrenheit, Fall is the ideal window to get your asphalt maintenance done before the icy onset of damaging winter weather. So how exactly can you do that? Well throughout this article you will learn all the tips and tricks needed to keep your asphalt
Asphalt stains are annoying and potentially damaging, so today we're teaching you how to tackle them. It is very common for people to lay new mulch during the spring and summer. It is the time they do their landscaping and gardening. When using colored mulch, it could leave stains on your asphalt or concrete driveway.
Asphalt milling is the process of fixing a paved surface by removing anywhere from the top layer to an entire section of pavement to recreate a smooth, even area. This makes it suitable for paver to lay new asphalt without making the height of the road increase. This also ensures the paving leaves the curbs,
In our previous article we talked about several types of asphalt damage. Today we will continue learning about more types of asphalt damage you may be experiencing. Read on to learn about grade depressions, pavement swells, patch failures, aggregate polishing, and more. Grade Depressions This type of damage is evident in pavement that has settled
Paving experts prize asphalt for its durability and longevity. When counties properly maintain roads, the pavement lasts anywhere from 15 to 20 years. However, if not regularly inspected and maintained, that durable surface breaks down much more quickly, shortening its usable life to only 3 to 5 years. The various sources of damage vary somewhat
When it comes to asphalt, there are some elements to be aware of, as they quickly turn against your pavement. These elements effect the strength, durability, and longevity of your pavement. Even if you use the highest quality materials and the best professionals in the world, it is only a matter of time before these
It goes without saying that an asphalt paving project is an investment. Not everyone makes this investment in their lifetime, and those that do only comes across it a few times at most. So, people are unaware of the "dos and don’ts" after an asphalt paving project. Here are a few things you can do
For homeowners, maximizing usage and minimizing cost is rather important. So how can they get the most out of their asphalt? Indeed, proper asphalt maintenance ensures longevity, durability, and quality. It is true that quality and professional installation contribute to these factors. However, without maintenance your asphalt erodes over time from outside factors. The most
A good driveway changes the property value and aesthetics of your whole house. You’ll have a few different choices for driveway paving, like concrete, asphalt, and stones. Each of these types of paving have certain benefits and drawbacks. Asphalt Driveways An asphalt driveway can maintain great condition and quality for at least 10 years, and
